ncaab Game Recap
Mercer Bears vs VMI Keydets Wrap - Mercer Wins 69-66
VMI was scorched by Djordje Dimitrijevic for 25 points as Mercer defeated them 69-66 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Mercer was a -1.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Kamar Robertson had 16 points for Mercer and Jeff Gary chipped in with 11 points. Jeff Gary had 6 assists for them, while Ethan Stair was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
VMI got 14 points from Myles Lewis in a losing cause and another 12 points from Greg Parham. Garrett Gilkeson contributed 4 assists for them, while Garrett Gilkeson had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 28-26 at the break.
The rebound battle favored VMI as they grabbed 38 boards, while Mercer only had 32
Mercer heads into a battle against East Tennessee State. VMI, meanwhile, will have their next action against Furman.